It here already! The holiday fun has started! With a myriad of activities, events, and tasks, the best way to approach the holidays is with a holiday time line. Start with a family meeting to talk about all the special parts of the holiday season. What makes the holiday special for each family member? Make a […]
It’s all about the food at this time of year! And getting your Thanksgiving dinner together takes planning and organizing. Some of us start our plans in early November and some of us start…well…not too early! Early bird preparations Getting the menu together early is a good first step! Our family continues the tradition […]
Leslie Sarmiento, Owner of Interiors by Decorating Den and Ellen Delap, Certified Professional Organizer and Owner of Professional-Organizer.com, are hosting a workshop on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Homewood Suites at 23320 Highway 59 North in Kingwood, Texas. The topic for the workshop is “Home for the Holidays […]
In a world where we are always “super sizing” our life, I like to reflect about our stuff. What is “enough” in our world of consumption, media saturation, and bigger is better. Here is a story to add awareness about upsizing and over buying. A friend recently renovated her kitchen. She moved the old (meaning 4 years old) refrigerator […]
You want to wear that adorable outfit, but you can’t find the bling that matches it! Being organized means you can put your hands on those sparkly gems at a moment’s notice. With jewelry you really will wear it more if you can see it, touch it, and have it easy to access. In […]
Sometimes it is the little things that matter most! Getting your bathroom and vanity area organized can make a difference in getting out the door on time in the morning and starting the day with a bright outlook! Pamper yourself with these tips for organizing makeup and jewelry. Makeup: So Many Samples and Products We […]
Don’t have hours to get organized? Here are 5 things you can do for 5 minutes to get your home in order. 1. Recycle junk mail. Stand over your recycle bin or a paper sack and toss old newspapers, extra catalogs or clippings you no longer need. 2. Sort through a kitchen drawer. Set a timer […]
At the recent National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization Conference, I learned from Dr. Wanda Bethea (www.drbethea.com) about the important of happiness. Happy people live longer, are more creative, generous, productive at work, in better health, and have higher income! Dr. Bethea shared the value of positive psychology, including the study of people living an […]
Take a fresh perspective to improve your and your family’s quality of life! The Family Manager™system transfers management skills and strategies from the business arena to running your homeand personal life. Teambuilding, delegation, standard operating procedures, and other sound business practices will help you reduce daily stress, create a smoothly running home, and have time […]
Paper is an overwhelming source of frustration and emotion! There are so many levels of this that I see with my clients. Being overwhelmed with the tsunami of paper. You don’t know what to keep and how long to keep it. You need a list as a resource. http://www.oprah.com/home/The-ABCs-of-Important-Papers. This online resource will get you […]
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